Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 9, 2025 As part of its ongoing leadership reshuffle, Mango has appointed Eva Gallego as global director of its women’s category. She will succeed Luis Maseres, who is stepping down after 11 years with the company. Gallego will officially take over in September and report to product director…
The French Senate has approved a new legislation that puts strict rules on ultra-fast fashion brands like SHEIN and Temu. This bill bans ads for brands that harm the environment and fines those that don’t follow sustainability rules. The goal is to push the fashion industry toward more eco-friendly practices with lower carbon footprint, aiming…
PARIS — As major brands scale back their sustainability initiatives, France is pressing ahead with legislation aimed at reining in “ultra-fast fashion” platforms such as Shein and Temu, known for their extremely low-cost clothing. The bill, introduced by Anne-Cécile Violland, a member of parliament from the Horizons party, passed the Senate one year after clearing…
E-tail giant Very has become the latest major name to add to its fashion offer with a ‘boutique’ range. And this is more than just an elevated-but-small launch. Instead it’s introducing over 100 individual product lines across a number of premium brands, including Elliatt, Castañer and Vivere and the retailer said the new range “offers…
Linda! Naomi! Christy! The original supermodels plus many more stepped in front of Steven Meisel’s camera to commemorate Zara’s 50th Anniversary. To celebrate the milestone, the brand has also released a 128-piece collection, including tailored suiting and elevated basics, which retail from $26 to $459. Ned Rogers Since Amancio Ortega opened the first store in…
By Bloomberg Published April 23, 2025 The $1.7 trillion fashion industry is a major polluter: By one estimate, it’s responsible for between 8% and 10% of annual greenhouse gas emissions, more than aviation and shipping combined. Bloomberg Clothes manufacturing relies on fossil-fuel-derived fibers like polyester and guzzles energy and water. And the churn of fast…
Sweden’s recycling centres are overflowing with clothes after an EU-wide ban this year on throwing away textiles, leaving overwhelmed municipalities eager to have fast fashion giants take responsibility. “It’s a huge amount coming in every day. It’s been crazy, it’s a huge increase,” said Brian Kelly, secretary general of the Artikel2 charity shop in the…
Liberation or decimation? While the 47th President of the United States is often seen as mercurial in his decision-making and penchant for threats, Donald Trump made good on a promise to impose further tariffs, this time mainly reciprocal to U.S. trade partners. In the first 48 hours of the announcement, stocks plummeted, and affected countries,…
Fast fashion getty Fast fashion has revolutionized the apparel industry, making trendy clothing more affordable and accessible than ever. However, this business model comes at an enormous cost. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the fashion industry produces over 92 million tons of textile waste annually, with fast fashion contributing significantly to this staggering figure….